Multi-System Systems

Developing comprehensive and integrated strategies for national, state, regional and local governments requires a multi-system approach based on the MG&ASystem of Systems methodology. These complex projects provide a new platform for engaging public, private and institutional leaders across a wide range of business activities, government agencies and institutional entities to develop multi-dimensional strategies to more effectively shape the future.

Access to world markets, and the commute to work are two different scales of movement that form the foundation for nations, states and economic regions in the increasingly competitive relationships for economic activity across the world. Improving access at each scale can involve a variety of strategies for system wide multi-modal improvements.

Too often improvements within one mode are not matched with improvements across the other modes resulting in a lack of synergies that can become a barrier to improving. MG&A works across all modes to analyze the interactions and identify changes that will optimize the performance of each system.

2013-17 Captial Investment Plan - City of Charlotte

Employment and Economic Impact Study
Charlotte, NC - 2013

Economic impact study utilizing a market-based analysis to quantify the effects of
capital investments on jobs and commercial and residential real estate development
activity in the City of Charlotte. Evaluated new capital investments on the potential
degree of effect on submarket conditions.

The Sun Corridor in the Global Network - Phoenix-Tucson Region

The 'Big Ideas' driving the future
Phoenix, AZ - 2012

Created the foundation for the long-term development of the Sun Corridor through
the identification of the 'big ideas' in the areas of economy, infrastructure, and
urbanization/environment that will drive the future of the region - the central spine
of the State of Arizon, anchored by the Phoenix-Tucson Region, that connects south to
the West Coast ports of Mexico and north through the Intermountain West of the US to
Western Canada.

Connectivity & Competitiveness in the Intermountain West – Western Regional Alliance

The first step in a three step process needed to build a vision and the strategies
necessary for strengthening the global market position, economy, and quality of life
in the four-state Intermountain West region.Step I forms the foundation for understanding
the current market position and regional impacts of increasing connectivity across the
region.

Create a new conceptual framework for the future development of the natural systems
(environment) and the human network (network of human activity). Describe the current
conflicts and the path towards a future where conflict can be reduced or eliminated
and both systems can evolve together.

New Jersey Route 1 Update – NJ DOT

Smart Growth and Transportation
Trenton, NJ – 2009

Update the economic, workforce and real estate components of the previously developed
comprehensive smart growth strategy for the Route 1 corridor.

Phase 2 of the study of the Piedmont Crescent designed to engage a broad range of
public, private and institutional leadership to discuss policies and strategy for
managing the relationship and impacts of the growing human network on the natural
system.

Piedmont Crescent – USDA Forest Service

Phase 1 of creating a new conceptual framework to develop policy and strategy for
urbanization and the environment
Washington, DC – 2007-2008

Major federal study of the Southern forest extending from southern Virginia to Birmingham,
AL to determine and describe the relationship and impacts of the growing human network
on the natural system.

Mobile Bay Region – Mobile Chamber of Commerce

Building a Resilient Strategic Development Framework
Mobile, AL – 2007

Guide leaders through a process to create a multi-system regional framework to develop
more effective strategies to shape a more highly competitive and environmentally
sustainable, resilient regional future.

New Jersey Route 1 – NJ Department of Transportation

Smart Growth and Transportation
Trenton, NJ – 2005-2006

Develop the economic, workforce and real estate components of a comprehensive smart
growth strategy for the Route 1 corridor.

Central Florida Region – Orlando Chamber of Commerce / myregion.org

Building a Regional Strategic Development Framework
Orlando, FL – 2001-2003

Create a new multi-system strategic framework for the development of effective strategies
to guide the future of the Central Florida (Orlando) region.

Memphis Region – Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Building a Regional Strategic Development Framework
Memphis, TN – 1999-2001

Create a new multi-system strategic framework for the development of effective strategies
to guide the future of the Memphis region.

Develop a market driven, systems based, long-term development strategy to shape
the future of the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Region.

Regional Strategic Plan - Piedmont Triad Partnership

Regional Strategic Plan
Greensboro, NC - 1994

Developed a 12 county regional Strategic Plan identifying 13 comprehensive and integrated
urban systems sub-component areas from political cooperation to transportation,
economic development, historic preservation, technology and communications, etc.
Design and implementation of the public input and education program for the strategic
plan. Public presentations to groups throughout the region.

Developed the growth alternatives for the Charlotte Metropolitan Region and a 20
page sourcebook documenting the alternatives and outlining the context for regional
transportation.

Aiken Strategic Plan - City of Aiken

Aiken Strategic Plan
Aiken, South Carolina - 1993

Developed a strategic plan focusing on the long term growth to addressing issues
including the environment, transportation, land use, historic resources, culture
and arts, infrastructure, etc.

Charlotte Region Structure Analysis - University of North Carolina

Charlotte Region Common Vision
Charlotte, NC – 1994-1995

Developed slide presentation for a regional public education program on the form,
structure, and evolution of the Charlotte Metropolitan Region. Presented slide show
program to over 500 regional groups and organizations.

I-85 / US 29 Corridor Study - City of Charlotte / City of Concord

I-85 / US 29 Corridor Study
Charlotte, Concord, NC - 1995

Joint study of the I-85 - US 29 corridor between the City of Charlotte and Concord,
NC to result in new land use and transportation recommendations to the maximize
the urban and economic potentials.

Define and describe the urban and economic structure of the Charlotte region to
be used in the creation of a strategic multi-system transportation plan and the
public information and education program.